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Scientist says the major element missing from science class is the science TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Chris McGowan is determined to save science class. The Aurora scientist claims the current science curriculum taught in the classrooms of Ontario schools is failing students and causing fewer students to embrace the sciences in post-secondary studies. Before retiring as the dinosaur curator at the Royal Ontario Museum and professor of zoology at the University of Toronto, McGowan had never examined the education system’s science curriculum - that was until he was preparing to speak at the annual meeting of the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario. "On checking the curriculum while preparing my talk, I discovered little that resembled science," he said. "Instead, I found a confusion of sociology and misunderstood science. I had not seen such nonsense since battling the creationists in the 1980s." Many science teachers have confided in him, stating that when the classroom door closes they teach science the way it is meant to be taught. However, these teachers are still required to test the students on the subject matter laid out by the Ontario Ministry of Education. There are several things
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Local scientist Chris McGowan of Aurora gazes at one of his favourite creations: a tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur – known as Norman – he made from chicken bones. He worries that the lack of hands-on opportunities to discover science will cause students to become disengaged in the field. McGowan believes that have led to the current state of the unengaging science class. First and foremost, the curricula have been designed by an education consultant, not a science teacher or scientist who specialize in their field. This has caused a shift from a teaching plan designed for future scientists with specific science basics that are built upon year after year, to a science-for-all plan that covers more topics with less depth. For example, instead of just teaching chemistry, physics and biology, the curricula are including engineering and technology alongside the basic teachings in what is now referred to as the STEM focus. "It is turning intuitive students off science," he
said. "With the world facing issues like global warming, we need more scientists, not fewer." Perhaps even more alarming is the lack of hands-on experiments conducted in the classroom. It makes sense to learn theory before applying what student have learned in the lab, but now students aren’t getting the chance to test out their theories in a lab setting. "My 13-year-old grandson has a passion for science and is a very bright lad," McGowan said. "But last year in science class, the only experiment he conducted was weighing a glass of water, adding salt and then reweighing it. Whatever happened to learning by doing?" Professor Sushanta Mi-
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tra, York University associate vice-president of research and micro and nanotechnology for social innovation, supports McGowan’s call for more practical opportunities in science class. "Very solid labs allow students to fiddle and learn from failure, in turn gaining knowledge," he said. "Students gain confidence and learn by doing." This generation no longer follows a single career track and need to have the skill set to be flexible, Mitra added. This includes critical thinking skills, innovative thinking and the ability to test theory to find solutions for real world problems, skills developed in the lab. There is an education gap between students grad-
uating from high school and entering their first year of university science studies. Many lack the strong calculus background and the understanding of basic science required to thrive at the post-secondary level, forcing professors to focus on the basics rather than building upon a solid foundation. When building a house, one needs a strong foundation before laying the bricks. Mitra says there is a need to review science curricula, which haven’t been overhauled since 2008, and he believes technology should be a prominent element. Mitra has been working with the York Catholic District School Board and a
private-sector partner to develop and implement the use of science-specific apps to enhance science lessons. "Textbooks are static, and students can’t change a parameter in a textbook," he continued. "These apps will give them that ability, create a specialized and customized learning experience as well as bridge the equation to allow students to connect the dot between theory and practical science." McGowan put his thoughts on paper and released a book, Saving Science Class, after finding his concerns were falling on deaf ears after meetings with two different education ministers. In it, his solution brings the focus back to conducting real, hands-on science in the classroom by mirroring the Nuffield Science Teaching Project in the United Kingdom, where working scientists acted as resource personnel for teachers designing curricula. Education ministry spokesperson Heather Irwin said overall secondary school enrolment has increased by almost 3 per cent over the past five years and that the Programme for International Student Assessment 2015 results show Ontario students rank among the top international English-speaking jurisdictions in science achievement. The curriculum is based on strands including a focus on scientific investigation skills and hands-on learning experiences throughout all courses from Grades 1to 12, she added. It has yet to be determined when the next cycle of curriculum review will be.
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Upcoming Meetings Monday, May 15 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 – Council – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Agendas for all meetings are available on the Town’s website under Mayor and Council section – Council Calendar. Meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM For meetings held in the Council Chambers, the Town of Richmond Hill offers an assistive listening system. Should you require the use of this system, please advise the Office of the Clerk in advance by sending an e-mail to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by speaking with Clerk’s Office staff before the start of the meeting.
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COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments A Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town. Inquiries Refer To: Town File: D02-16040 (Related File: D06-16096) Town Planner: Katherine Faria, Planner II – Subdivisions Telephone: 905-771-5543 Email: katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca A request from Pedram Mahmoudian to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lots 12 and 13, Plan 2300 and municipally known as 79 Hunt Avenue. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to permit the construction of two semi-detached dwelling units on the subject lands. Inquiries Refer To: Town File: D02-16044 Town Planner: Katherine Faria, Planner II – Subdivisions Telephone: 905-771-5543 Email: katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca A request from Gracia-Lina May Yoong How and Robert William Rennette to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Lots 502, 503, 504 and 505, Plan 133 and municipally known as 15 and 23 Laurier Avenue. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to permit the construction of four semi-detached dwelling units on the subject lands. Inquiries Refer To: Town File: D02-17004 Town Planner: Mary Filipetto, Senior Planner -Subdivisions Telephone: 905-747-6452 Email: maryfilipetto@richmondhill.ca A request from Corsica Development Inc. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lots 42 and 43, Concession 1. E.Y.S. and municipally known as 123 Hillsview Drive has been received by the Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to amend
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Community Information specific development standards within the following zone categories in order to allow the various housing types permitted by Zoning By-law 91-13: Residential Multiple One Zone (RM1), Semi-detached One Zone (RD1), Single Detached Three Zone (R3), Single Detached Five Zone (R5) and Single Detached Six Zone (R6). The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to amend specific development standards pertaining to rear yard setbacks (from main building and from garage), lot coverage, side yard (from attached garage wall) and height in Zoning By-law 91-13. Lands Containing Seven (7) or More Residential Units: A copy of this notice must be posted by the owner of any land that contains seven (7) or more residential units in a location that is visible to all of the residents. Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be made in person, or by mail to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2502, or by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca and is to be received no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Zoning By-law Amendment Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are passed or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Notice of Collection: Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 and may be contained in an appendix of a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council’s decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted letters and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Additional Information: For more information about these matters, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@ richmondhill.ca. Questions about the information and recommendations contained in the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Staff Reports should be directed to the Planning & Regulatory Services Department by calling 905-771-8910 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. You can pick up the Staff Report at the Office of the Clerk, located on the Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 after 3 PM. The Staff Report will also be available on RichmondHill.ca. To find it, select the Calendar and click on the relevant meeting for a list of items. Town of Richmond Hill 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 Telephone: 905-771-8800 Fax: 905-771-2502 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk Dated this 11Th day of May, 2017
COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Concerning Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments A Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following application that has been received by the Town. Inquiries Refer To: Town File:D01-16006 and D02-16042 Town Planner: Deborah Giannetta, Senior Planner – Site Plans Telephone: 905-771-5542 Email: deborah.giannetta@richmondhill.ca A request from 2500470 Ontario Inc. . to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law for lands described as Block 43, Registered Plan 65M-3786 and municipally known as 1335 Elgin Mills Road East. The subject lands are located at the southwest corner of Elgin Mills Road East and Redstone Road and have a total lot area of approximately 0.49 hectares (1.2 acres). The purpose of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments is to facilitate the construction of a 23 unit common element condominium townhouse development on the subject lands. Lands Containing Seven (7) or More Residential Units: A copy of this notice must be posted by the owner of any land that contains seven (7) or more residential units in a location that is visible to all of the residents. Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be made in person, or by mail to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2502, or by email to clerks@ richmondhill.ca and is to be received no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted or refused and/or the Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the adoption or refusal of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and/or the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Notice of Collection: Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 and may be contained in an appendix of a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council’s decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted letters and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Office of the Clerk at 905771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Additional Information: For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at clerks@richmondhill.ca. Questions about the information and recommendations contained in the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Staff Report should be directed to the Planning & Regulatory Services Department by calling 905-7718910 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. You can pick up the Staff Report at the Office of the Clerk, located on the Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 after 3 PM. The Staff Report will also be available on RichmondHill.ca. To find it, select the Calendar and click on the relevant meeting for a list of items. Town of Richmond Hill 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 Telephone: 905-771-8800 Fax: 905-771-2502 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk Dated this 11Th day of May, 2017
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Community Information Annual 55+ Barbecue Date: Friday, June 2 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Mill Pond Park Cost: FREE In recognition of Seniors’ Month, the Town of Richmond Hill invites you to the Mill Pond for the annual free barbecue. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment! All Adults 55+ are welcome. In case of inclement weather, the barbecue will be moved to the McConaghy Centre. A shuttle bus will be running between the McConaghy Centre and Mill Pond between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For further information contact the McConaghy Centre at 905-7371818. Thank you to our sponsor Delmanor Elgin Mills.
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When the federal Liberals first broached the notion of legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Canada, one of the rationales for taking that position was the need to stop persecuting users for possession of small amounts of pot. Saddling non-violent people with criminal records for holding small amounts of a substance found to not be harmful for most users (and in the process tying up law enforcement and court resources) was an approach that had long outlasted its usefulness. So it seems more than a bit strange that, having released its blueprint for legal weed, Ottawa has taken no steps to help those people. For the next year or so, police can continue to arrest and charge Canadian pot smokers for behaviour that, at some point during the summer of 2018, will likely become completely legal. As a matter of fact, even after recreational marijuana becomes available at your local store (LCBO perhaps?), pot possession and use outside of the regulatory guidelines will remain a serious criminal offence. So, those hoping that Liberal sensibilities on pot would lead to a blanket amnesty and the removal of criminal records for possession of small amounts were hoping in vain. Amnesty is not on the agenda, says Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. The question is why not? It makes sense to manage this cultural transition cautiously. Ottawa should absolutely address drugged driving and the use of weed by minors. It’s evident that too many Canadian teens, ages 15-19, are using marijuana. (Some estimates suggest 22 per cent of youths in that age group have smoked pot in the past year). Pot can impact maturing brains and exacerbate pre-existing mental-health issues, such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders, warns the Canadian Psychiatric Association, which advocates use be restricted to ages 21 and older, and THC potency levels restricted. And we appreciate that even a government that supports legalization doesn’t want to appear as an advocate for drug use. But it’s nonsensical for this government to sustain an unjust policy that helped spark its interest in legalization in the first place. Criminalizing people for possessing small amounts of pot was unacceptable before Justin Trudeau became prime minister and remains so.
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KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com A controversial newsletter, labelled racist, misogynist and anti-Semitic by its critics, has appeared on doorsteps in parts of Richmond Hill. Residents are being asked to report if they’ve received "Your Ward News", after the alt-right tabloid was inserted this week into mail boxes and door handles in the area of Bathurst Street and Shaftsbury Avenue a community with a large Jewish population. It appears to be the first time the Toronto-based publication has been distributed outside of Toronto and a spokesperson for Your Ward News says more deliveries to the Richmond Hill area are planned. Ellin Bessner was walking with a friend in the Richmond Hill neighbourhood when a woman approached them, upset over the newspaper that had been delivered to her door. An author and journalist, Bessner recognized it immediately as the publication that Canada Post was forbidden from delivering last year. While reluctant to give the tabloid more publicity, Bessner warned others, saying, "I don’t want this garbage in my neighbour-
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The warmer months when children are home for the summer can be an exciting but challenging time for parents. It can be tough balancing your wish to offer them a fun, active break while also limiting screen time and ensuring they learn a thing or two. Here, Shani Halfon, registered early childhood educator and professional practice analyst at the College of Early Childhood Educators, shares her top three ideas for an enjoyable and educational summer. Head outdoors. “There’s a big focus on outdoor education right now,” Halfon explains. “Exposing children to nature is valuable, and science shows it’s good for children’s development. Physical activity and exercise improve cognitive function, and being outdoors is also calming and relaxing for kids, helping with their mental and emotional well-being.” Bring your kids on a
nature walk, play in the garden or head to your local park. Just remember to stay safe about the heat — make sure everyone wears sunscreen and drinks
plenty of water. Make a mud kitchen. Creating a mud kitchen in the backyard is a great sum-
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Plan for a rainy day. While outdoor play is great, some days it’s impossible to head outside, whether that’s because of rain, illness or a busy schedule. Design some fun indoor activities for the occasional day inside, like a cool sensory experience playing with modelling clay or goo. You can also bring nature inside, with materials like leaves and twigs that the kids can use for creative arts and crafts. Finding some rain gear may also allow you to get outside even on rainy days and go for a walk or jump in puddles. Find more information about registered early childhood educators at www.college-ece.ca.
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Town gets more than $800K for Canada 150 celebrations KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com
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The Town of Richmond Hill has received more than $800,000 in funding to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. The funds will support the town’s Canada Day celebrations and local Canada 150 projects, including street banners and utility boxes decorated with community art, as well as a significant portion of the costs for the revitalization of Morgan Boyle Park. Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari joined Mayor Dave Barrow and members of council on Apr. 26 to announce three grants from the Government of Canada. A Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program grant of $790,000 will help offset costs for the rehabilitation of Morgan Boyle Park, located on Pearson Avenue just north of Garden Avenue. The project, slated to be finished in August 2017, includes the replacement of park playgrounds; installation of a splash pad and covered outdoor structure; rehabilitation of the tennis courts and softball diamond; increased accessibility; and an up-
graded parking lot. The splash pad and plaza area will incorporate Canada 150 design elements. An additional $15,000 grant will contribute to Richmond Hill’s Canada 150 activities, including the street banner contest, which invited residents to design pieces of visual art based on the theme Past, Present and Future. The selected banners can be seen on Yonge Street between Major Mackenzie Drive and Crosby Avenue, as well as Richmond Hill’s Facebook page. This grant will also support the mural project, which will feature murals painted on eight utility boxes throughout town. The submission deadline for artwork is July 27, and the completed mural boxes will be unveiled on Sept. 30. A third federal grant provides $15,000 toward Canada Day celebrations at Richmond Green Park with live entertainment, a teen zone, children’s village, beer garden, food from around the world and the region’s largest firework display. For more information about Richmond Hill’s Canada 150 initiatives, visit RichmondHill.ca/Canada150.
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A Richmond Hill mortgage broker has been named one of the top mortgage brokers in the country. Michael Wang, of The Mortgage Centre Canada Focal Mortgage, ranked 10th in Canadian Mortgage Professional magazine’s Top 75 Brokers list, featuring the nation’s leading mortgage brokers. Canadian Mortgage Professional’s Top 75 Brokers report ranks Canada’s best brokers who have proven themselves tireless
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The Wills Lawyers A gentleman called in to a talk show to tell this sad and tragic story. His sister and her husband asked him if they could name him as executor and guardian in their Wills, in case anything happened to both of them. They had two young children, Jake and Carrie Anne. The caller said that he was appreciative of their trust in him, and agreed to be named as both guardian and executor in their Wills. At the time, both his sister and her husband were in their forties. The children were 11 and 13 years of age. It came as a terrible shock to the caller, when, less than a year later, he learned of a tragic car accident which claimed the lives of both his sister and her husband. The caller was unmarried at the time, and Father & Daughter Team had a close relationship to Jake and Carrie Les & Michelle Kotzer Anne. As a result of the tragedy, he moved into his sister’s home to look after his niece and nephew. Between the value of the home and the cashing in of the life insurance, the caller was looking after a sum which amounted to over two million dollars. He invested the money so there would be income to support college educations when the time came. For several years, his relationship with Jake and Carrie Anne was excellent. Everything began to change after Jake turned 17. It was at that time that Jake became interested in what his parents’ Wills provided for. Each of the Wills provided that his parents would fully inherit from one another, but when both of them died, the estate would be equally divided between Jake and Carrie Anne. The Wills said that the children would get their inheritance at the age of 18. Friction was building up as Jake’s 18th birthday was approaching. He demanded to know exactly what was in his parents’ estates and what was being done with the funds. Jake told the caller that the time for his independence had arrived, and he wanted to live in the house with his sister, and no longer needed the caller to act as guardian. Jake wanted his uncle to move out of their house. The caller attempted to reason with Jake, but Jake was so insistent that his uncle move out, that he threatened to start legal action on the day he turned 18. Jake influenced Carrie Anne, and both of them made their uncle’s life as difficult as possible. The caller had always loved and respected his deceased sister, and pleaded with Jake and Carrie Anne to think things out. Even though they were entitled to get their inheritance at 18, he offered to manage their investments for them, and do anything for them that they needed in order to have a secure future. However, both Jake and Carrie Anne rejected his offers and demanded that he turn over all of their money the moment they were entitled to it. The caller tried his best, but he could not fight what the Wills provided for, and he left the home, after several years of looking after the children. The caller turned Jake’s inheritance over to him as soon as Jake turned 18. Up to this point, as a result of careful management, these investments steadily increased in value. The caller was still looking after Carrie Anne’s money and learned from the financial institutions involved that Jake had cashed in all of his investments. The caller’s relationship with Carrie Anne was hostile and strained during the last two years he had looked after her money. She accused the caller of mismanaging her money. By the time Carrie Anne turned 18, the caller was more anxious than she was to wash his hands of this estate. He turned her inheritance over to her the day she turned 18. At that time, she was involved with a man in his forties. The caller next learned that Jake had been involved with drugs. He had destroyed his car in an accident which occurred while he was drunk. He had been sued by the innocent victims of that accident and there was no insurance to back him up because of his being impaired by alcohol. As well, Jake stopped his education after high school and began a life of petty crime. He had twice been arrested for shoplifting. It looked like Jake was going to have to go bankrupt because he had squandered his inheritance and still had to face a lawsuit of the people he injured in that car accident. Carrie Anne moved to Europe with that older man, and the caller heard from her when she asked his advice on how to deal with her brother. Jake was demanding money from her because of the fact that he was broke. She did not want to deal with him. She was coping with her own problems in Europe. Her boyfriend left her with a child and never married her. He had used her for her money. Once the money ran out, he left her. She was now a single mother with a young child of her own. Carrie Anne told the caller she was no longer on speaking terms with her brother. The caller said that his sister and her husband could have avoided making the children their own worst enemies. Giving them everything at age 18 ruined their lives. The Wills could have provided that Jake and Carrie Anne would get their inheritance at a later age, when they would be mature enough to manage what was left to them. The caller ended this upsetting story with this piece of advice, “Don’t think that the words in your Will are only words on a page, because one day, those words may come to life”.
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Town employees and some members of council are expressing shock and concern at news, announced Tuesday, that longtime planning commissioner Ana Bassios has been let go. The town’s commissioner of planning and regulatory services for 11 years, Bassios is praised for her work fighting battles at the OMB, in particular the town’s ground-breaking win to protect parkland in the GTA, securing land for the David Dunlap Observatory Park, and policies protecting the town’s natural environment and historic downtown core. The decision took place in closed session of council Monday night; town employees got a notice the next day, saying only that Bassios will no longer be with the town. "Decisions involving former employees is not something we can delve into any further," town spokesperson Meeta Gandhi said Wednesday.
Alzheimer’s Society celebrates volunteers SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com Alzheimer’s disease - the leading form of dementia - has no known cause and no cure. It is progressive and eventually fatal. In York Region, more than 15,000 people live with dementia. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. One in 13 people over the age of 65 is projected to be diagnosed with dementia. The disease can lie dormant in the brain for up to 25 years before symptoms appear. For information on volunteering, go to http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/york/Get-involved/Volunteer, email info@alzheimer-york.com or call 905-726-3477.
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Environmental Assessment Study Kirby Road Extension between Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street City of Vaughan The City of Vaughan Transportation Master Plan (2013) and the Regional Municipality of York Transportation Master Plan (2016) both identify Kirby Road as a key east-west arterial corridor and confirm the need to increase the capacity, connectivity and effectiveness of the road corridor from Jane Street to Bathurst Street, while also providing walking and cycling opportunities. The City has authorized Rizmi Holdings Limited (RHL) to undertake the necessary Environmental Assessment Study (EA Study) to establish the preferred alignment and design for the extension of Kirby Road between Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street. The EA Study will take into account the context of the area including the requirements of the Provincial Plans such as the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, planned development in the area, and other studies such as the North Vaughan Transportation Master Plan. The approximate study area limits are shown on the map to the left.
Notice of Temporary Road Closure: Bloomington Road between Highway 404 and Leslie Street Richmond Hill/Aurora– Reminder to residents Bloomington Road between Highway 404 and Leslie Street will be closed for the CNR overhead railway bridge demolition beginning Friday May 12th, 2017 at 20:00 and will re-open the morning of Monday May 15th, 2017 at 05:00. During construction, traffic will not be able to travel on Bloomington Rd between Hwy 404 and Leslie Street. A signed detour route will be implemented.
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l Saturday, May 13 Community Pancake Breakfast in Conjunction with Doors Open WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: 905884-4211, rhpreschurch@hotmail.com COST: Breakfast: $8 adults, $4 kids 12 and younger; tour free Breakfast includes sausages, eggs, pancakes, berry toppings, juice, tea and coffee. Proceeds will support 360Kids. Take a tour of the church.
Doors Open 2017 Richmond Hill WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Hill - various locations, Various locations in Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill CONTACT: Doors Open Ontario, http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/RichmondHill.aspx COST: Cultural sites in the community to open their doors to everyone. Paint the Town! at The Mill Pond Gallery WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Richmond Hill Group of Artists, 905-770-7449, rhgaexec@gmail.com, http://
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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. www.rhga.ca COST: Discover unique homes, buildings and historical sites within our community through the eyes of our artists. Opening is May 13 from noon to 2 p.m.
guests A fun meeting making CHOP for our feathered friends. Lots of vegetable and spices all processed and bagged for members and guests to take home.
l Monday, May 15 ’Queen Victoria: The Mother of Confederation’ - a talk at the Richmond Hill Historical Society WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Marj Andre, 416-822-5139, marjandre@rogers.com, http:// www.rhhs.ca COST: $5 Garry Livio Toffoli, a Canadian historian, author and monarchist will speak. Yearly memberships are available.
Chorus York Weekly Rehearsals WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Mary-lou Montgrain, 905-884-7922, info@chorusyork.ca, www.chorusyork.ca COST: $100/term Richmond Hill’s new community choir. Now welcoming new singers who can read music. Varied repertoire (Bach to Broadway).
l Tuesday, May 16 York Region Parrot Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Richmond Hill Royal Canadian Legion, 233 Centre St. E., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Bonnie Kuehl, bkoehl3387@rogers.com, yorkregionparrotclub.ca COST: Free for members/$5 for
Toastmasters WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:15 p.m WHERE: York Regional Police, 171 Major Mackenzie Dr. W., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Tina Gaisin, 416-509-2600, Tina@FillTheRoom.ca COST: Guests are free. There is a cost to join Inclusive Toastmasters helps people who want to improve their speaking abilities personally and in business.
l Saturday, May 13 Maple Scouts Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Maple Lions Hall, 8 Merino Rd., Vaughan CONTACT: Rhiannon Wood, rhiannon@1stmaple.org COST: Varies depending on order Please come and join the 1st Maple Scout group as they raise funds for their many adventures through delicious pancakes and a bake sale.
Victorian Mother’s Day Tea WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, http:// www.newmarket.ca/museum COST: $15 Bring your mother and enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon in a historical setting with a variety of teas, old-fashioned sandwiches and sweets served on vintage china. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Suitable for ages 12+ years.
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Mother’s Day Tea WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: King Heritage and Cultural Centre, 2920 King Rd., King CONTACT: Kathleen Fry, 905833-2331, kingmuseum@king.ca COST: $20 per person Treat your mother and yourself. Mind your manners with some Victorian etiquette lessons and sample tea and light refreshments. Please RSVP in advance.
Mother’s Day Watercolour Cookies Workshop with Cakelaine WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Leanne DiMonte, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $22.55 plus HST, plus $15.75 materials fee Spend an afternoon bringing the joys of painting together with yummy baked goods.
Mother’s Day Concert, Strawberries, Scones Tea WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Upper Canada Chordsmen Chorus, 289-648-6300, info@uccchorus.com COST: $20 for concert and tea, $10 for concert Treat mom to a special concert by the Upper Canada Chordsmen Chorus followed by a tea, strawberries and scones.
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tion, according to sources B and C, suggested there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges against Clark and the parents were concerned about the effects of a trial on their daughter. Yorkregion.com was unable to confirm this. A hearing was held a week later on Oct. 28, 1996. In the end, Clark was transferred out of his platoon and docked 96 hours. Discipline for police misconduct can include dismissal, demotion and up to 120 hours docked pay. One retired member of York Regional Police said "everyone" in the police force would have known about the proceeding. "There’s no secrets in the police force.," they said. "He could never live that down." Clark would continue to work for York Regional Police for another 10 years. After his retirement in 2006, the force rehired him. Clark, a Georgina resident, was still working part-time, in the fleet department, when he was charged in November 2015 with the Oct. 30, 2015 sexual assault of a young girl. In February 2016, police announced three additional victims had come forward to accuse the former cop. Clark now faces charges in two historical sex assaults, alleged to have occurred between 1967 and 1970, and in the 1996 incident that was handled by internal police investigation. All alleged victims are younger than 16. Clark currently faces charges of sexual interference, sexual intercourse with a girl under 14, sexual exploitation and sexual assault. According to Newmarket courthouse staff, Clark will next appear in court Oct. 23 and face trials by judge alone. Clark, Marshall, Saunders declined to comment on the story, refusing to speak while the case is before the courts. York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe expressed concern that Clark remained with the service for so long after the 1996 incident.
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Don Clark leaves the Newmarket court after a court appearance in Nov. 2016. "When the criminal allegations were reported in November 2015, I immediately ordered a full review of the previous allegation and directed that a full criminal investigation
take place, which resulted in criminal charges," Jolliffe said in an emailed statement. "Given the fact that our recent investigation has led to criminal charges, I
am very troubled that the accused remained in our employ following the 1996 allegations - this is unacceptable." These allegations have not been tested in court.
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Two decades before retired York Regional Police Sgt. Don Clark was charged in 2015 with having sex with a 14-year-old girl, he was caught up in another investigation, but never faced criminal charges. In 1996, acting Staff Sgt. Clark was accused of sexually assaulting a Stouffville teen-an accusation that was handled through an internal police investigation. At the time, criminal charges were not laid. Instead, Clark was charged with "deceit" and "discreditable conduct" as part of an internal Police Services Act hearing. Clark admitted to "deceit" for making a false entry in his notebook. The discreditable conduct charge, which accused the officer of acting in "an inappropriate manner’ during a meeting with the teen, was withdrawn by the service. Although York Regional Police repeatedly said that files had been either "lost or purged" as part of the service’s move from York Region’s municipal offices to its new headquarters in Aurora, yorkregion.com was able to obtain a copy of the Police Services Act (PSA) notice of hearing and statement of facts through other means. Three sources, who requested anonymity, were interviewed as part of the investigation into this story; they will be identified as Source A, B or C. Source A, who is close to the case, says the girl who’d earlier been found by local officers after being reported missing by her parents - was attempting to seek guidance from the police when she met Clark. On Oct. 15, 1996, she called the Markham police station looking for another officer, according to Source B, who has intimate details of the facts of the case. Clark, then a 22year veteran of the service, answered the call. Soon after, he left the
station, taking his marked supervisor car to meet her. The PSA document states, "Sgt. Clark left 5 District.and drove to Stouffville to meet a female person.at approximately 12 midnight." He returned after 1:55 a.m. making a "false and deceitful" entry into his notebook, writing: "1:05 patrol Main St., Markham." Source A provided this version of their meeting: Clark took the girl, 15, to a dark and secluded parking lot, grabbed her crotch more than once, grabbed her breast, unzipped her pants and asked her to walk around for him in her underwear, suggesting that she wouldn’t have many clothes to remove. The teen made a complaint to police hours later, according to Source B. Officer Kirk Marshall, now an inspector with York police, was dispatched to investigate. Among other questions, Source A said, Marshall asked the girl: If she knew her allegations could ruin Clark’s career if she was lying? Why she didn’t run or tell him to stop? In reply, the girl said she was scared. When he asked why she was fearful, she replied Clark had a gun. The following day, the girl overdosed on pills at her school, according to Source A, who added she was "extremely vulnerable" at the time. Oct. 21, 1996, six days after the complaint, the girl’s parents met Marshall and his partner, Professional Standards Bureau Det.Sgt. Greg Saunders, at the Markham police station, according to a letter obtained by yorkregion.com. The handwritten letter, signed by the parents and Marshall, says, "During the meeting, options were discussed regarding criminal court and the Police Services Act tribunal. Given considerations to all points discussed at this meeting it is our request that this matter be dealt with internally by York Regional Police via the Police Services Act." Talk at the police sta-
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Students learn negotiating at Rotary Club camp SHELAGH HARRIS The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill had another successful "Camp Enterprise" experience for many Grade 11 and 12 students from our local high schools at Cedar Glen Conference Centre this past weekend. Rotarian volunteers were present to help out as the young people broke up into teams of sev-
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As advisers to each team, the Rotarians provided guidance to the student negotiators and helped to keep them on track and on time respecting the timetable. At the end of the negotiations the teams came together to provide their solutions so that each contract could be tabled and shown on video. Each elected spokes-
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This weekend, you can view Richmond Hill from the eyes and paintbrushes - of local artists at the Mill Pond Gallery. Paint the Town is an annual spring event that showcases original art from more than 30 members of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists. Using oil, watercolour, pastel and acrylic, the artists share their impressions of the unique homes, buildings and historical sites in the community. The 2018 Paint the Town calendar will also be available, featuring a collection of 15 paintings selected from the show participants. The free event opens this Saturday, May 13, from 12 to 2 p.m. and runs Sunday May 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gallery, at 313 Mill St., is also a stop for the Annual Doors Open event.
Notice of Commencement and Public Engagement Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion Transit Project Assessment Process Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is working to transform the way the region moves by building a fast, convenient and integrated transit network across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Simcoe County. Over the next ten years, Metrolinx is transforming the existing GO rail system to deliver a whole new rapid transit experience to your community. Part of this plan is to bring frequent and reliable service to communities along the Barrie rail corridor. With more frequent train service you’ll have more options to get you where you need to go.
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The Project Current plans include electrified, all-day, two-way service every 15 minutes to Aurora as well as peak, midday, evening and weekend GO Train service to Allandale Waterfront GO Station. The service increase will be phased in over 10 years while Metrolinx builds additional infrastructure. To support this service increase, Metrolinx is proposing the following: • Provision of a second track between Lansdowne Avenue in the City of Toronto to Allandale Waterfront GO Station in the City of Barrie; • Upgrades to existing GO Stations along the corridor: Rutherford, Maple, King City, Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South and Allandale Waterfront; • Upgrades to existing structures within the corridor including bridges and culverts; and • A new train layover facility within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury for overnight storage of trains. The Process Metrolinx is assessing the environmental impacts of the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion (BRCE) Project in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (made under the Environmental Assessment Act). As part of the TPAP, an Environmental Project Report (EPR) is being prepared and will be filed documenting any potential environmental effects and mitigation requirements of the Project. Viewing locations for the agency and public review of the EPR will be published in the Notice of Completion. All information produced as part of this project is available at metrolinx.com/RERBarrie Consultation
COLD CASE: "Send the police right now. There’s a guy in here asking for my cash," Emad Rozik told a 911 operator moments before he was gunned down at his Scarborough car wash on July 6, 2010. Despite having witnesses and security video, police still haven’t found the killer. CRAZY MARIE AND FEATHER HAT GUY: She was a darling of the Queen Street West bar scene in the ’90s. He enjoyed brief fame on YouTube as Feather Hat Guy, the notorious pan handler who has walked the streets of Windsor for five decades. What do they have in common? They both wear crazy hats, and they’re related. RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE LOVE: Not only are the recipes in this book delicious, honest and simple, each tells a story that presents an intimate history of the men and women who journeyed to Canada with brave hopes of starting a new life. Enjoy an excerpt from this book by Pamela Steel.
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Metrolinx is hosting an online survey for the BRCE Project to provide you with an opportunity to offer further feedback. Copies of the draft environmental studies and preferred design drawings are available at metrolinx.com/RERBarrie, for review prior to completing the survey. Online engagement will be open from Thursday, May 11 to Thursday, June 1, 2017. If you have any project-related questions, would like to be added to the Project’s mailing list or would like to provide input at any time, please contact: Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion Project c/o Georgina Collymore Senior Advisor, Environmental Assessment Communications & Community Relations 20 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 tel: 416-202-4921 e-mail: RERBarrie@metrolinx.com Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact Georgina Collymore (contact information above) or the MOECC Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-212-8912. Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA as well as GO Transit, PRESTO, and Union Pearson Express, divisions of Metrolinx, at www.metrolinx.com. This Notice first published on May 11, 2017. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer le 416 869-3200 ou le 1 888 438-6646.
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We thank everyone for their feedback to date. As we formally commence the TPAP, we will continue to get your feedback through an online engagement (details below). We continue to encourage our neighbours, agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested persons to actively participate in the TPAP by visiting metrolinx.com/RERBarrie and contacting staff directly with comments or questions at RERBarrie@metrolinx.com
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Joe and Anthony Greco, owners of the Oak Ridges Food Market, stand proudly together at the grand re-opening of their store. (Below) Romualdo and Marina Pereira of Sophina Foods show off their prosciutto on bread sticks, a promotional give-away at the re-opening.
Now Hiring Election Clerks Are you passionate, organized and looking for a way to engage with your community? Apply to become an Election Clerk in an electoral district near you! Election Clerks are key players in the coordination, implementation and execution of strategies and programs supporting electoral and referenda events. For more information about this opportunity and to find a vacancy near you, please visit:
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MICHAELS CORRECTION NOTICE In the Michaels ad starting on May 5, 2017, the reg. price of the Deco Pen by The Happy Planner™ was stated in error on page 1. The correct reg. price is $9.99. The dates for Camp Creativity are also stated in error on page 5. The correct dates for Canada are July 3 - August 18, 2017. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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SHOWCASE OPEN HOUSE SUN. MAY 14TH. 2-4PM
JACQUELINE TAI Sales Representative
416 219-6066 416 281-0027 www.j-tai.com
With well-appointed living spaces and stylish finishes, this all-brick semi has all the features expected by discerning homeowners: 9’ ceilings, gourmet kitchen with granite counters & stainless-steel appliances, convenient 2nd floor laundry and a finished basement with wet bar & full bath. Lucky No. 18 & Movein Ready! More photos & details at 18donaldstewartcrescent.j-tai.com
Thursday May 11, 2017
Just Listed $658,000
Margaret Gourlay
LENARD LIND Broker of Record/Owner
(905)841-0000 (416)410-8223 www.hallmarklindrealty.com
Broker of Record
throughout with private balcony
905-883-0840 416-258-8937
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LENARD LIND (905)841-0000 (416)410-8223 www.hallmarklindrealty.com
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EXCEPTIONAL BRADFORD BUNGALOW! 50’ X 122’ LOT!
LENARD LIND Broker of Record/Owner
(905)841-0000 (416)410-8223 www.hallmarklindrealty.com
CARLO BATTAGLINI Sales Representative
416.706.7835
$1,599,000
Sutton Group Security Real Estate Inc.
37 ACRES IN TOWN! AURORA
Lynne Knowles Broker
905.727.3154 The most prestigious building site in Aurora. Property includes a 16 acre pond with abundant wild life. Located between Yonge Street and Bayview Ave. Renovate existing home or build your dream home. Auxiliary buildings permitted. Call Lynne Knowles, broker for complete details. 905-727-3154
OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM
RAVINE LOT
NAVEED AHMED* Direct: 416-720-6134 Office: 905-773-7771 www.ihomesgta.com HOMELIFE EAGLE REALTY INC, BROKERAGE †
42 MONKMAN COURT, AURORA
JOHNNY MOBILE
JENNIFER JONES
www.johnnymobile.realtor
The Jennifer Jones Team
Sales Representative
Smooth Ceilings. Connected by Walking/Biking Trails viewed from a Private Ravine Lot. Stone Facade. Large Covered Front and Rear Porch. Soaring Foyer w/Skylight. Opulent Finishes and Fixtures. Just under 5000sq.ft Finished. S/S Kitchen Appl: Fridge. B/I Wall Ovens. B/I ‘Wolf’ 5 Burner Cooktop. B/I 900CFM ‘Sirius’ Hood Fan w/Custom S/S Canopy. B/I ‘Bosch’ Dishwasher. B/I ‘Magic Chef’ Bar Fridge. Washer/Dryer. California Shutters. All Elf’s. C/Vac. G.D.O.w/Remotes. Water Softener: Gas BBQ Hook-up
LIST PRICE $2,488,000
$1,050,000
416-702-1146
17 Law Cres, Richmond Hill Stunning Raised Bungalow With 3+1 Beds, 2 Baths On A Large, Mature Lot In Sought After Area With Parks, Shopping And Public Transit. Gorgeous Custom Kitchen With Gas Range, Quartz Countertops, Breakfast Bar. Open Concept Layout With Hardwood Floors Throughout, Crown Moulding. Renovated Top To Bottom. $1,688,888
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905.727.3154
Stunning Executive Home On Prem Ravine Lot! This Bright & Spacious home boasts Luxury Designer Finishes With Brick Exterior. Beautiful Open Concept with 9ft celling, Eat in Kitchen With a Walkout To Deck. www.1743Esterbrook.com
Open HOuse saturday, May 13tH • 1:00-3:00 pM
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Real Estate Sales Extraordinary Workmanship. Luxurious Custom Bungaloft w/Walkout Bsmt set in a Quiet Enclave. Over $300k Upgrades incl. Brand Representative New Master Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen. Over-Sized Italian Porcelain Tile & Brazilian Hardwood. Crown Moulding. Vaulted/Cathedral
Open House Sat & Sun 2:00-4:00pm, 29 Bannerman Drive, Bradford, Yonge St. to 8th Line to signs! Bright, spacious “open concept” 3+1 bedroom home with curb appeal & more! Full brick! Spacious livingdining combination! Modern ceramic “eatin” kitchen w/walk-out to oversized deck! 3 large bedrooms! Professionally finished open concept lower level with 4th bdrm, 3 piece bath & huge rec room with inlaw potential! Quiet child-safe court!
$698,888
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM ~ 213 DOUGLAS RD. Prime Oak Ridges Side Split • First time offered for sale in over 40 years • Upgraded Home with Newer Kitchen, Bathrooms, Tiles and Hardwood, Windows, Roof, Wood Deck, Furnace, A/C, Doors, Hardwood & Trims • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Full Bathrooms • Warm Family Home on Sought After Street • 66 Foot Wide Lot Steps To Lake Wilcox, Trails, Paths, Rec Centre, Yonge Street & All Area Amenities MLS# N378477
appliances, steps to Yonge St. and shopping, incl. locker & 2
IT’S A RENOVATED BEAUTY! BRING YOUR INLAWS!
Broker of Record/Owner
in sought after building in Richmond Hill. Renovated
$1,450,888 Open House Sat & Sun May 13 & 14 2:004:00pm, 1 Teasdale Court, Aurora - Yonge to Golf Links to signs! Showstopper executive home featuring hardwood strip floors on 1st & 2nd level! Custom cornice mouldings! Gourmet custom kitchen w/ extended cabinets - curio cabinets - custom splash – SS appliances & crown mldgs! Spacious family room w/cozy fpl! Master w/enticing updated ensuite! Updated main bath & powder room too! Bright professionally finished w/o lower level inlaw w/4th bdrm, 3pc bath, kitchen & big LR-DR combo!
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BRADFORD 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW BEAUTY & POOL! 1 ACRE! Open House Sat & Sun 2-4pm, 34 Brownlee Dr., – 10th Line south of Hwy 88 to Simcoe to signs! Sprawling updated & upgraded executive home loaded w/ extras & upgrades – shows to perfection! Sep. formal LR & DR! Spacious family rm w/cozy fpl & walk-out to pool! Updated eat-in kit w/granite counters & SS appli! Master w/enticing 6pc updated ensuite! Big secondary bdrms too! Professionally landscaped oasis backyard & much more!
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(905) 907-5464 WWW.DARYLKING.COM
DARYL KING Sales Representative www.torontoluxuryrealestate.com
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION! 9050 Yonge St., Suite 100, Richmond Hill ON L4C 9S6 OFFICE: (905) 907-5464 | TORONTO: (416) 987-5464 www.darylking.com | homes@darylking.com
We Speak Your Language
OpEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4pM
LAVISH & GRAND YET WELCOMING • $1,998,000
Lavish and exquisite, this home is an epitome of luxury and functionality. The 3950sf living space with captivate you with premium craftsmanship and elaborate finishes enclaved in an open concept layout with 9ft ceilings throughout. Incredible 37.4 x 114.54 feet lot that widens to 100ft pie shaped back-yard. Talk to us today!
ICONIC HOME FOR MODERN LIVING • $2,498,000
450 Paradelle Dr., Richmond Hill. Stunning French inspired home in prestigious Fontainbleu Estates with modern upgrades & features throughout. The finished basement is fabulous with a full kitchen, entertainment area and gas fireplace. Gorgeous and fully landscaped front and back yards with custom wrought iron gates and fences. Book your viewing today!
NEW
A GEM IN HERITAGE CORE • $1,398,000
This beautifully renovated 4-bdrm home will delight you with historic vibe played up with modern features. Cool state-of-art electronic door, art gallery style floating stairs, modern kitchen, classic French windows, indulgent basement with heated floors, huge deck with hot tub, and more! Call today!
FABULOUS WITH A VIEW • $2,038,000
Spectacular executive corner lot home overlooking a stunning ravine in high demand Rouge Woods. Approx 3,000sf living space with open concept layout complemented by coffered and vaulted ceilings, quality hardwood floors, renovated kitchen, picture windows, and more. Call today to learn more.
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Stunning & stately French inspired design home in highly de-sired Vellore Village. Incredible lofty interior filled with elegance & flair of European grandeur perfectly blended with modern features. Rare 4-car garage, 20ft ceiling living room, porcelain and solid hardwood floors throughout, chandeliers everywhere, and more! Talk to us today!
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STUNNING AND READY FOR YOU • $1,498,000
This welcoming turnkey family home in a quiet court is loaded with upgrades and move-in ready. Perfect for large scale entertaining with amazing 2-storey living room, open concept layout with 9ft ceilings, designated lounge area, and large party deck will surely make for a fabulous lifestyle. Call today!
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FRESH AND CONTEMpORARY • $1,349,000
Live in a multi-million dollar neighborhood in this newly renovated home with 9ft ceilings throughout the open concept layout. Close to Ontario top rated school, Richmond Hill H.S., VIVA and GO stations, and future Yonge St. Rapidway Line. Don’t miss out. Call today!
GORGEOUSLY SWEET HOME • $998,000
Fantastic family home with functional open layout and exciting architectural details with fabulous historic vibe. Bright & beauti-ful with multiple large French doors and picture windows over-looking a magnificently landscaped front and back yards. Don’t miss out. Talk to us today!
LOCATION, COMMUNITY, QUALITY LIVING • $1,148,000
This beautiful freehold townhome has 2680sf with finished basement, double garage, and facing the park. Ideal location with all amenities, shopping, highways, and top ranking schools in walking distance or minutes away. It won’t last in the market. Call now!
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OpEN HOUSE SAT-SUN, 2-4pM
LUXURIOUS pRIVACY • $1,488,000
A real charmer, this gorgeously renovated home nestles on a family-friendly cul-de-sac with heavy $$$ spent on interior design and upgrades. The new kitchen that will surely hit the spot. Fabulous curb appeal and huge backyard. Call us today!
FABULOUS HOME. EXCEpTIONAL VALUE • $989,000
259 Riverlands Ave., Markham. A fabulously bright & welcoming home with boutique style renovations and upgrades for a sophisticated modern family. Professionally & gorgeously landscaped front and back yards. Talk to us today and book your viewing!
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 10AC ESTATE • $2,300,000
Rare and exceptional find, this gorgeously renovated home is cocooned in a picturesque 10ac estate with outdoor pool. Sits among other multi-million dollar homes, the well-thought-of interplay of natural eco living and community living is perfect to have a home and lifestyle lived in perfect balance. Call us today!
*THE DARYL KING TEAM CONSISTS OF 43 REGISTERED SALES REPRESENTATIVES. **FOR ROYAL LEPAGE YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY, BASED ON REAL ESTATE SALES IN 2016. ***FOR ROYAL LEPAGE, BASED ON REAL ESTATE SALES OF INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED FRANCHISES IN 2016. NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT PROPERTIES CURRENTLY UNDER A CONTRACT WITH ANOTHER BROKERAGE.
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RICHMOND HILL OFFICE:
905.731.2000
Vivian Risi
Jack Fusco
Gregory Istanbul
Broker of Record
Broker/Manager
Broker/Manager
FOR ROYAL LEPAGE BASED ON REAL ESTATE SALES OF INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED FRANCHISES IN 2015
Royal LePage Your Community Realty, people come first... and it shows! NEWLY RENOVATED DUPLEX
APPROVED BY MOTHER NATURE – RAVINE LOT
THORNHILL CONDO APARTMENT
50X189 LOT - $592,000
70X120 FT. LOT - $1,568,000
LIVE IN OR RENT OUT! Newly renovated duplex in the south end of Keswick with gorgeous views of Lake Simcoe & 3 minutes to the Hwy 404. Separate garage, deep lot…so much potential. Live in one & rent out the other to pay your mortgage!! Or even rent out both. 2 bedrooms + 2 bedrooms.
This Lovely 3+1 Bedroom Side Split Home Is Situated In The Prime Mill Pond Community. Home Boasts Superb Floor Plan With 4 Season Sunroom Which Overlooks Ravine & Conservation Treed Area. Enjoy The Many Updates Of This Spacious Home OR Build Your Dream Home On This Prestigious Lot. Steps To All Amenities.
HIGH DEMAND FOR HOMES IN THIS AREA
1120 Sq. Ft. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Unit In A Well-Run, Senior’s Friendly Building. Many Building Amenities. Suitable For A Young Family Or A Senior, Parking & Storage Locker Are Included. Most Affordable Unit In The Building.
ANNE WINSTONE** DIR: 416-558-7122 JAYNE ZAHRA* DIR: 647-409-7911
KRISTA LACHAPELLE* DIR: 905-251-9699
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265 KENNEDY ST. W. - OPEN HOUSE SAT. MAY 13, 1-4PM Gracious Living in this Bright and Spacious 4 bed 4 bath home with over 3300 Sq.Ft, of living. Soaring ceilings, hardwood, updated kitchen w/butler’s pantry, Private back yard w/deck & Pergola. 15 Years new in demand area of Aurora. Virtual tour at movewithcare.ca
RICHMOND HILL - Located Near Lake, Parks. All Hardwood & Ceramic, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 10Ft Ceilings, Library & Office, Granite-Glass Counters, Functional Layout, Sunny West Exposure, Good Yard + Deck. Just 8 Min Drive. To Go Station & Hwy 404. A Must See! GABRIELE FISCHER** TOP 5 % IN ROYAL LE PAGE YOUR COMMUNITY CELL: 416-627-4482 OFF.: 905-731-2000
CAREY THORPE* DIR: 416-576-7256 OFF: 905-727-3154
www.TedWeich.com
Free Report reviews 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Before Selling Your Richmond Hill Home.
CALISTA HUNTER* DIR: 905-715-1338 OFF: 905-476-4337
STUNNING HOME QUALITY UPGRADES 9 1,3
Broker for Over 25 Years
Home Seller Mistakes
Wonderful 2 storey family home situated on large fully fenced premium lot just 5 mins from Hwy 404. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, spacious kitchen, partially finished basement, fully insulated attached garage w/house entrance, this home is sure to please!
60X143 FT. LOT-WIDENS TO 190FT. REAR - $1,780,000 Beautiful One-Of-A-Kind Bungalow Situated On Prestigious Child Safe Crescent In Mill Pond Community. Country or Muskoka Fine Living Right Here In Town! Enjoy The Amazing Great Room, Numerous Renovations Done To Home OR Fabulous Prime Lot To Rebuild Your Dream Home. Steps To Top Ranked School, Mill Pond And All Amenities.
ANNE WINSTONE** DIR: 416-558-7122 JAYNE ZAHRA* DIR: 647-409-7911
Buying and Selling Buying or selling a home is a procedure that requires various calculations, paperwork and planning to be conducted. In order to follow through a buying or a selling transaction, it’s highly recommended for you to be aware of all the fees that you might face. With the help of Royal LePage Your Community Realty, you can make informed decisions that will save you a significant amount of money and time.
Saturday May 13, 2017
Keep us in mind when Spring cleaning... We need donations of saleable items!
8am-11am Rain of Shine
Items can be dropped off starting Tuesday May 9th until Friday May 12th (during regular business hours) in the back of a moving truck that will be located in the back parking lot.
WHERE: Royal LePage Your Community Realty 8000 Yonge Street, Thornhill ALL MONIES GO TO THE SHELTER FOUNDATION TO HELP ABUSED WOMEN & CHILDREN
Mark your calendars and plan to stop by! There will also be a bake table for your sweet tooth ;) Together we can make a difference
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Thornhill Office
Richmond Hill Head Office
Vaughan Office
Aurora Office
Stouffville Office
Woodbridge Office
Keswick Office
Sutton Office
416.637.8000 905.940.4180 905.889.9330 905.731.2000 905.832.6656 905.727.3154 905.642.6333 905.832.6656 905.476.4337 905.722.3211
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE* BROKER**
TED WEICH** DIR: 416-458-4835
170 BAYVIEW AVE - OPEN HOUSE SAT MAY 13, 1-4PM
ROBERT SUWARY* DIR: 416-844-1072
IF YOU ARE THINKING OF MOVING OR WONDER WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH, CONTACT ME FOR A FREE & CONFIDENTIAL MARKET APPRAISAL OF YOUR HOME.
Let’s chat about: • Exceptional Record Breaking Results • Market Trends As Spring Is Upon Us • Professional Customer Service • Unique Marketing Plan
IN THE HEART OF KESWICK!
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REAL ESTATE BROKER OF RECORD
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#1 TOP PRODUCER FOR 2016
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www.23Sunridge.com
www.71ManorForest.com
www.878Clancey.com
www.413Traviss.com
49 Strawbridge Farm Dr - Aurora Bayview Ave & Wellington St
152 Tigertail Cres - Bradford 8th Ln & Professor Day Dr
23 Sunridge St. - Richmond Hill Bathurst St. & Bloomington Sdrd
71 Manor Forest Rd. - East Gwillimbury King St. E & Ninth Line
878 Clancey Cres - Newmarket Leslie St & Mulock Dr
4+1 Bedroom * Corner Lot * Renovated Kitchen * S/S Appliances * Granite Counters
4 Bedroom * 4 Baths * Custom Kitchen W/Quartz Waterfall Island * Smooth Ceilings
3 Bedroom Townhouse * 2 Baths * Finished Basement * Hardwood * Upgrades Thru-Out
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56 Milcliff Circle - Aurora Bayview Ave. & Wellington St.
555 McBean Ave - Newmarket Bayview Ave & Mulock Dr
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98 Memorial Gardens Way - Newmarket Yonge St. & Mulock Dr.
150 Downy Emerald Dr – Bradford Summerlyn Trail & Downy Emerald Dr
2 Kilpatrick Dr. - East Gwillimbury Kilpatrick & Sand
4 Bedroom Detached * Sides Onto Ravine * Upgraded Kitchen * Home Theatre * Hardwood Floors
Renovated Detached Home * Huge Premium Lot * 74 x 230ft. Lot * New Custom Kitchen * Luxury Appl. * Open Concept * Finished Basement.
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asked for one last steak dinner. But before his family could make that wish come true, doctors told him he could no longer eat solids. Puréed food only. It’s a helpless feeling, knowing your loved one has no hope for recovery. You want to do something, anything, to make him comfortable. Angela called The Keg at highways 404 and 7. "Can you put one of your steaks in a blender?" she asked dining room manager Chris Papadimitriou. Chris was a little taken aback by the unusual request, but when he found out it was for a dying man, he vowed to make it happen. After some online research, he came up with an l See I’M, page 34
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As he neared the end of his life, Angelo Nocera had two simple requests. He wanted to taste steak one last time, and he wanted to be with his wife on her birthday. Neither wish seemed very likely. Terminal cancer had taken away the 82-yearold’s ability to eat anything but puréed food, and his wife, Rosa, had passed away two years ago. But thanks to human, and divine, intervention, the Thornhill man was able to have both. Angelo was one of those salt-of-the-earth types, a man who loved life, loved his grandkids, his garden, card games and a good cup of coffee. He’d come to Canada
from Sicily almost 50 years ago to build a better life. He didn’t speak English, but he could work hard and that is what he did as a labourer all his life, raising three children with his dear wife Rosa until she died two years ago. His daughter-in-law Angela Pecchia-Nocera remembers him fondly. He used to joke that they were two sides of one coin - Angelo and Angela. "He was the kind of guy that when you visit him, you hadn’t even sat down yet and he was getting something out of the fridge for you." Chances are, he’d offer you some of his homemade prosciutto or salami. Angelo loved meat. Which is why, as he came to the end of his life and doctors said he had just a week or so left, he
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idea to grind steak with a little French soup base. He gave it a try in his restaurant food processor and it came out nice and smooth. Excited, he called Angela back, but she was putting her children to bed at the time and her husband, Michael, was with his father at Hill House Hospice on the other side of town, north of Major Mackenzie in Richmond Hill. No worries, Chris said. "I’ll deliver it." "I don’t want you to go out of your way," she said. "It’s no trouble," he said. "I’ll bring it over on my way home from work." It wasn’t really on his way home. Chris lives in Pickering. But he didn’t tell her that. "Hold on and I’ll get my VISA card," Angela said. No need, he told her. We’re happy to do this. "I was floored to see such good human beings," Angela recalled. Angela’s 8-year-old
daughter was beside her mom in bed, listening. "Mommy," she said, "I’m going to marry someone like that." "I told her, ’Absolutely, you do need to marry someone like that.’" Chris doesn’t want any praise, though. "At the end of the day, people do so many more important, bigger things. It’s kind of embarrassing, but humbling, too, and I’m just glad I could do it." He had never been to a hospice before and he was impressed with Hill House. It felt like a cosy home. Angelo had been sleeping a lot as his body geared down, but on the night that Chris arrived with the steak, the elderly man was awake and alert. They chatted a bit with Michael translating, laughed about how they shared similar heritage (Angelo from Italy, Chris from Greece). "God bless you and God bless your family," Angelo said to Chris. "This is what
life comes down to." Chris looked around the room filled with family, at the walls of photos of Angelo’s loved ones, and he knew it was true. It was an introspective ride home, filled with thoughts about his own life, his own family. "You always think you have the time, but you don’t," he mused. "At the end, it is the end. Makes no difference who you are, your time is here." He slipped into his children’s bedroom and kissed their sleeping foreheads. Angelo, meanwhile, hung on for a few days more - long enough to share his seasoned advice with his family, "get along with each other, love each other, respect each other" longer than any of the doctors expected. And each morning, he asked, what is the date today? On Friday, April 28, he left them all. It was his wife Rosa’s birthday.
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Chris Papadimitriou, dining room manager at the Richmond Hill Keg restaurant, was happy to help grant a Thornhill man’s dying wish for a steak dinner.
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